Former mines of the Argentière

  • Historic site and monument
  • Industrial site
  • Historic patrimony
  • 19th C
Plage et domaine résidentiel de l'Argentière, 83250 La Londe-les-Maures
A former metal and ore processing deposit, the most productive zinc mine in Europe at the end of the 19th century, with remains of surface installations and a gallery accessible on a guided tour.
The 2nd largest metal deposit in France originally consisted of a network of 16 gallery levels stretching for about 500 m from N-E to S-W.
Secured in the 2000s, only a 90 m long cross-bench remains visible, accessible only on guided tours.
This gallery preserves modern and pre-17th century, certainly medieval, mining remains.
A series of excavations, the result of fire cutting the rock, makes this mining work unique in the Var.
Of the ore processing plant, which covered nearly...

Documentation

Documentation

Rates

Rates

By reservation only.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday
Access to the residential area is prohibited except during guided tours of the gallery.

Medias

Medias

mine de l'argentière
mine de l'argentière
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Location

Location

Former mines of the Argentière
Plage et domaine résidentiel de l'Argentière, 83250 La Londe-les-Maures

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 28 May 2024 at 16:00
by Office de tourisme intercommunal La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var
(Offer identifier : 5020027)
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